surety

Noun
  1. Something clearly established (synset 104762035)
    is a type of: certainty, foregone conclusion, sure thing - something that is certain
  2. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation (synset 113370410)
    "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
    is a type of: transferred possession, transferred property - a possession whose ownership changes or lapses
    subtypes:
    • deposit - money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use
    • earnest - something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
    • recognisance, recognizance - (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
    • stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant, warrant - a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price
    same as: security
  3. A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms (synset 110207176)
    is a type of: captive, prisoner - a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
    same as: hostage
  4. One who provides a warrant or guarantee to another (synset 110169047)
    is a type of: patron, sponsor, supporter - someone who supports or champions something
    same as: guarantor, warranter, warrantor
  5. A guarantee that an obligation will be met (synset 106698499)
    is a type of: guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty - a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
    same as: security

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